Federal Register Update — April 24-25, 2024
April 24, 2024
Agricultural Marketing Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
[Laboratory Approval and Testing Division]
Filed on: 04/24/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/25/2024
FR Document: 2024-08887 PDF 5 Pages (96.8 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
[Importation of Animals and Poultry, Animal and Poultry Products, Certain Animal Embryos, Semen, and Zoological Animals]
Filed on: 04/24/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/25/2024
FR Document: 2024-08879 PDF 3 Pages (104 KB) Permalink
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
[Rural Energy Savings Program]
Filed on: 04/24/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/25/2024
FR Document: 2024-08884 PDF 6 Pages (95.7 KB) Permalink
Farm Production and Conservation:
Federal Award Performance Monitoring and Reporting Form Federal Award Performance Monitoring and Reporting Form
Filed on: 04/24/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/25/2024
FR Document: 2024-08854 PDF 6 Pages (119 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.:
BLB2 and AMR3 Proteins in Potato
Filed on: 04/24/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/25/2024
FR Document: 2024-08801 PDF 11 Pages (135 KB) Permalink
Escherichia coli Strain K-12 P678-54 micelles in Pesticide Formulations
Filed on: 04/24/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/25/2024
FR Document: 2024-08718 PDF
12 Pages (139 KB) Permalink
FDA
- Citizen Petition from Association for Truth in Pet Food, Requesting that the FDA provide the public with an update(s) to their investigation of this current pet food concern, provide the public with similar information in this current issue as the agency has historically provided the public with past (and other current) issues.
Reflections on Travel to Europe – Part Three
April 23, 2024 – FDA Roundup: April 23, 2024
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name | Product Description | Product Type | Recall Reason Description | Company Name |
| 04/23/2024 | Schwinnng | Herbal Dietary Supplement | Drugs [unapproved drug] | Product is tainted with Nortadalafil | STOP CLOPEZ CORP |
OMB
| AGENCY: USDA-APHIS | RIN: 0579-AE64 | Status: Concluded |
| TITLE: Animal Disease Traceability; Electronic Identification | Section 3(f)(1) Significant: No | |
| STAGE: Final Rule | Economically Significant: No | |
| RECEIVED DATE: 01/24/2024 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None | |
| ** COMPLETED: 04/23/2024 | COMPLETED ACTION: Consistent with Change | |
| AGENCY: USDA-APHIS | RIN: 0579-AE70 | Status: Concluded |
| TITLE: Revision to Horse Protection Act Regulations | Section 3(f)(1) Significant: No | |
| STAGE: Final Rule | Economically Significant: No | |
| RECEIVED DATE: 02/26/2024 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None | |
| ** COMPLETED: 04/23/2024 | COMPLETED ACTION: Consistent with Change | |
| AGENCY: HHS-FDA | RIN: 0910-AI49 | Status: Concluded |
| TITLE: Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption Relating to Agricultural Water | Section 3(f)(1) Significant: No | |
| STAGE: Final Rule | Economically Significant: No | |
| RECEIVED DATE: 02/13/2024 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None | |
| ** COMPLETED: 04/23/2024 | COMPLETED ACTION: Consistent with Change | |
USDA
APHIS
Protect South Texas Citrus: USDA Urges Residents to Protect Local Fruit from Invasive Pests
AMS
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Florida, Georgia and Texas from Operating in the Produce Industry
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Buffalo Livestock Market LLC
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Lowell Livestock Auction Inc.
USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Texas Produce Business
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Grape Juice
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Grapefruit
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Catfish Products
USDA Announces Appointments to the National Potato Promotion Board
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Applesauce
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Frozen Strawberries
FNS
Strengthening SNAP: Grant Opportunity for States
ODS
ODS Update: Factors that affect nutrient intakes of various groups.
@ConsumerReports
- Fact: Not all simple carbs are unhealthy, and not all complex carbs are good for you. https://www.consumerreports.org/health/healthy-eating/carbs-that-are-good-for-you-a1013057022/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_TW
April 25, 2024
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Notices
Environmental Assessments; Availability, etc.:
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program, Finding of No Significant Impact
Filed on: 04/25/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/26/2024
FR Document: 2024-08971 PDF 3 Pages (86.8 KB) Permalink
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Charter Amendments, Establishments, Renewals and Terminations:
National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee
Filed on: 04/25/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/26/2024
FR Document: 2024-08919 PDF 2 Pages (96.6 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Rules
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances National Primary Drinking Water Regulation
Filed on: 04/25/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/26/2024
FR Document: 2024-07773 PDF 553 Pages (1.31 MB) Permalink
Proposed Rules
Color Additive Certification:
Increase in Fees for Certification Services
Filed on: 04/25/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/26/2024
FR Document: 2024-08950 PDF 7 Pages (83.1 KB) Permalink
Petition:
Food Additive Petition from Environmental Defense Fund, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, Center for Food Safety, Environmental Working Group, Tom Neltner, and Maricel Maffini
Filed on: 04/25/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/26/2024
FR Document: 2024-09027 PDF 5 Pages (78 KB) Permalink
Guidance
Recommendations for Collecting Representative Samples for Food Testing Used as Evidence for Release of Certain Fish and Fishery Products Subject to Detention without Physical Examination; etc.
Filed on: 04/25/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/26/2024
FR Document: 2024-08952 PDF 5 Pages (105 KB) Permalink
FSIS
Availability of FSIS Guideline for Training Establishment Carcass Sorters in the New Poultry Inspection System (Notice can be found here)
OMB
| AGENCY: USDA-FSIS | RIN: 0583-ZA21 | Status: Concluded |
| TITLE: Salmonella in Certain Not-Ready-To-Eat Stuffed Chicken Products | Section 3(f)(1) Significant: No | |
| STAGE: Notice | Economically Significant: No | |
| RECEIVED DATE: 01/19/2024 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None | |
| ** COMPLETED: 04/24/2024 | COMPLETED ACTION: Consistent with Change | |
USDA
USDA Actions to Protect Livestock Health From Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New School Meal Standards to Strengthen Child Nutrition
APHIS
USDA Actions to Protect Livestock Health From Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza
@ConsumerReports
- Tip: Use a soft brush and cold water to scrub the outside skin of apples, carrots, and potatoes. See more coverage of our pesticides in produce investigation in @foodandwine: https://twitter.com/foodandwine/status/1783165014347583626
- School lunches are a good opportunity to discuss food waste with your child. Teach them to take only what they’ll eat https://www.consumerreports.org/health/healthy-eating/help-your-kids-eat-a-healthy-school-lunch-a2092884300/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_TW
@USDA
- Are you interested in learning more about the USDA Equity Commission final report? Join the virtual Regional Equity Convening Southwest: Equity Commission Final Report Panel Session to hear directly from USDA Equity Commission members. Members will share their insight about the recommendations in the final report and discuss how the Department is supporting farmworkers, rural communities, and initiatives to improve access to USDA services and programs. To register for the USDA Regional Equity Convening Southwest: Equity Commission Final Report Panel Session livestream, visit https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=5zZb7e4BvE6GfuA8-g1Gl-0CuSE44UlFit06sART9sRUNlg5SklSS1U3V1lHRENOWFdESFVJMDVCWi4u